Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 480 - 261: Longevity Skill Breaks Through to Minor Achievement; Reviving the Withered Tree
"I wonder, what is the highest level of puppet that these runes can be engraved upon?"
Xu Ping’s eyes flickered with light, a trace of curiosity in his tone.
"To be honest, we haven’t deeply researched this area. The highest level puppet our Miao family has engraved so far is only of Third-rank Middle Grade."
"We haven’t really studied it, after all, the highest level puppet engraved by Miao Jun is merely Third-rank Middle Grade."
Miao Jun, hearing these words, shook his head helplessly, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
Although the Wind Country is renowned for puppetry, puppet masters above Third-rank Middle Grade are very rare.
To nurture a high-level puppet master, the consumption of various rare materials is unimaginably enormous, comparable to the resources needed for artifact refining.
Without great influence, it’s impossible to bear such consumption, making it natural to struggle in cultivating high-level puppet masters.
"However, based on my years of experience, I’d speculate that engraving this rune on a Third-rank Upper Grade puppet has a high possibility of success."
After pondering briefly, Miao Jun added this sentence.
"Third-rank Upper Grade?"
"Then the value of this rune is quite significant," Xu Ping thought secretly.
Even if it can’t be engraved on a Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet, being able to engrave on a Third-rank Upper Grade puppet is still quite good.
However, if it can be used on a Third-rank Upper Grade puppet, the assistance it provides cannot be underestimated.
At that time, if a batch of Third-rank Upper Grade puppets could be successfully refined and engraved with the runes, the puppet array formed by these puppets would see its power greatly enhanced.
Even when facing powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage, it might be competitive.
Afterwards, Xu Ping asked some detailed questions about the runes.
Miao Jun also answered them one by one.
For instance, the spiritual ink used to engrave the runes must utilize the essence blood of demon beasts.
Specifically, engraving a Third-rank Lower Grade puppet requires the essence blood of a Third-rank Lower Grade demon beast.
Engraving a Third-rank Middle Grade puppet, one must prepare essence blood of a Third-rank Middle Grade demon beast, and so on, with a strict corresponding grade, without any errors.
Moreover, there is a significant possibility of failure in engraving the runes, and if there’s the slightest mistake, the entire puppet could instantly become scrap, wasting all previous efforts.
"It seems, indeed, the difficulty of engraving these runes is beyond imagination."
Xu Ping slightly lowered his head, contemplating quietly, "No wonder Miao Jun now only has two Third-rank Lower Grade puppets engraved with runes."
If the engraving fails, the puppet is directly scrapped, which is a huge loss.
Third-rank demon beast essence blood and Third-rank puppets, even Golden Core cultivators would feel distressed for quite a while.
Especially since within the Wind Country, there are no Demon Beast Mountain Ranges, making the difficulty of acquiring Third-rank demon beast essence blood even higher than obtaining Third-rank puppet materials.
"Fortunately, I do have a decent amount of Third-rank Lower Grade demon beast essence blood."
"Although the Third-rank Middle Grade demon beast essence blood is scarce, I can have the Water Lake Rat contribute a bit."
"However, in the future, if I want to refine a Third-rank Upper Grade puppet, the current essence blood of the Water Lake Rat might not be sufficient to meet the needs."
"Still, there’s no need to rush this matter too much."
"With the strength of my current Divine Sense, coupled with the aid of a skilled panel, to successfully refine a Third-rank Upper Grade puppet isn’t something achievable in a short period."
"Without decades of meticulous crafting, it’s hard to achieve any success."
"As long as during this time, I devote myself to ’cultivating’ the Water Lake Rat, its potential to break through to Third-rank Upper Grade is quite substantial."
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At this moment.
In a cave at Cangyue Mountain.
"Achoo!"
The Water Lake Rat, leisurely directing the Spirit Worms to attend to its needs, abruptly sneezed loudly.
It paused its actions, lifted its paw to rub its nose, wearing a puzzled expression.
"Could it be?"
In the next instant, the Water Lake Rat’s expression changed.
This sudden sneeze reminded it of some unpleasant memories.
The Water Lake Rat quickly climbed off the stone bed, dismissed the Spirit Worms, and began to practice seriously.
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An hour later.
An hour later, Xu Ping stepped on the Escape Light and left the Hundred Spirit Mountain.
Several hours later, he had fully exited the territory controlled by the Purple Mountain Association.
On the way, he secretly observed, confirming that the Purple Mountain Association had not sent anyone to track or monitor him.
Although the likelihood of the Purple Mountain Association monitoring him was minimal, caution was advised.
Xu Ping flew over a forest, ensured no one was around, and entered it.
Two days later.
Xu Ping transformed into the appearance of Li Feiyu and flew towards the Hundred Spirit Mountain.
Half a day later.
Xu Ping returned to Cangyue Mountain.
This return did not attract special attention from the people of the Purple Mountain Association.
After all, he had previously announced that he hadn’t found any spiritual objects beneficial for Core Formation.
Meanwhile, the entire Purple Mountain Association was tangled in chaos due to the sudden troubles caused by the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association, and everyone was frantic.
They were wholly focused on investigating why the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association dared to act against them, and whether any issues had arisen with their powerful backers in the Seed Puppet Sect.
In such a chaotic situation, Xu Ping naturally enjoyed peace and quiet without being overly disturbed.
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Inside the cave.
Just as Xu Ping entered the cave, he saw the Water Lake Rat deeply absorbed in serious training.
The Water Lake Rat had its eyes closed, its expression focused, with Spiritual Qi gently swirling around it.
"Not bad, this rat knows to practice earnestly."
